GeForce GTX 760 vs Quadro
GeForce GTX 760
Popular choices:
Quadro
Popular choices:
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 760 is significantly newer (2013 vs 1999). The GeForce GTX 760 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 760 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 760 | Quadro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (1999 / Celsius (1999−2005)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 760 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 760 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 60.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 760 | Quadro |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+60.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 760 and Quadro
GeForce GTX 760
The GeForce GTX 760 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,813 points. Launch price was $249.
Quadro
The Quadro is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 1999. It features the Celsius architecture. The core clock speed is 135 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 220 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 760 scores 4,813 and the Quadro reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 760 is built on Kepler while the Quadro uses Celsius, both on 28 nm vs 220 nm.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | Quadro |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,813 | 5,000+4% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Celsius |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 220 nm |
| ROPs | 32+700% | 4 |
| TMUs | 96+2300% | 4 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | Quadro |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 760 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 760 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | Quadro |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | Quadro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 760) vs None (Quadro). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs MPEG-2 Acceleration. Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 760) vs MPEG-2 (Quadro).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | Quadro |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st gen | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st gen | MPEG-2 Acceleration |
| Codecs | H.264 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 760 draws 170W versus the Quadro's 75W — a 77.6% difference. The Quadro is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 760) vs 350W (Quadro). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | Quadro |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 75W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 28.3 | 66.7+136% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 760 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro launched at $1000 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 760 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 160.4 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 100.0 (Quadro) — the GeForce GTX 760 offers 60.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 760 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 1999).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | Quadro |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-75% | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 160.4+60% | 100.0 |
| Codename | GK104 | NV10 |
| Release | June 25 2013 | 1999 |
| Ranking | #450 | #900 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on GeForce GTX 760 and Quadro
